Shawl collar styles & How to sew one
shawl collar completed
Sewing Tutorials
Neck embroidery design ideas
Do you know what lies close to the most distinguishing part of your body ? – the neckline! It frames your face and makes it all the more attractive than it already is; Which is why people care so much about choosing their necklines. And, neck embroidery designs can transform a plain neckline into a … Read more
Sailor Collar : Definition, history and an easy Sewing pattern to make it
A sailor collar is a distinctive style of collar design consisting of a wide, flat collar with a dickey and a tie in the front. If you have seen the tv show Popeye, the Sailor Man, or Japanese shōjo manga series Sailor Moon, you have seen it a lot. I have had this collar style … Read more
How to sew Elastic Waistbands for skirts & pants
There is not just one way to make elastic waistbands – you can choose from the 9 different ways. One of them will end up being your favourite which you will use again and again on your dresses, shorts, skirts and pants. But the real choice is between one in a casing and one which … Read more
What is a Fat Quarter? Understanding its Size and How to cut it for Sewing
Fat quarter refers to a specific cut of fabric. It is a measure of pre-cut fabrics you can buy from shops- it is considered as a quilter’s unit of measure for fabric. A typical fat quarter measures 18 inches by 22 inches. Fat quarter bundles are typically sold as pre-cut sets of coordinating or complementary … Read more
How to hide Bra straps – DIY BRA STRAP HOLDER (3 easy tutorials) & other tricks
Most of the time, it takes someone in front of you to notice and alert you about the bra strap creeping from under the shoulder of your dress. If it is a date or a business meeting, you may or maynot get the hint from the many embarrassed looks that signal that it is out … Read more